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The Jumping Slugs of the Pacific Northwest
Meet the strange slugs that do a breakdance for defense.
The Field Herper: Finding Reptiles and Amphibians for Fun
Herping, finding reptiles and amphibians, is growing as a hobby.
Beginner’s Tips For Identifying Backyard Bird Nests
Wonder who made that nest in your backyard? These tips can get you started.
What’s That Weird Noise in the Night?
You’re laying in bed, sound asleep, or counting leaping sheep as you drift off into dreams. And then, a scream.
Passing FAD: Partnership Protects the Reef at Palmyra Atoll
An industry/conservation partnership tracks Fish Aggregating Devices (FADS) at Palmyra Atoll.
Giant Redfin: Conserving South Africa’s Native Fish
Meet the overlooked South African wildlife: native fish. Can invasive species removal offer hope?
To Protect Nature, Cities Matter in the Urban Century
New science shows where science-based urban planning could save species, turn cities into biodiversity hubs, and save land for nature.
Wildfire Resilience Treatments Work
With the western United States facing increasingly severe fires and a megadrought, active forest management offers a more resilient future.
The Sound of Merlin: Like Shazam, but for Birds
Just like Shazam helps identify songs, the Merlin App does the same for birds, but for cedar wax wings and ovenbirds instead of 80s Hair Bands
Fossil Pollen Reveals the African Origins of Asia’s Tropical Forests
Fossil pollen reveals that the iconic tree family of Borneo's rainforests — the dipterocarps — evolved in Africa.
The Mysteries of the Ponderosa Pine
Take a look at the ponderosa pine and the many creatures that rely on it.
Planting Trees in Pasturelands Keeps Things Cool
Farmers in the tropics can harness the cooling benefits of tree cover by incorporating trees within their pasturelands.
